How much does an exhibition
stand actually cost?
The honest answer depends on size, finish and how many shows you'll run the stand — so here are real numbers. Worked examples, not vague ranges.
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"How much does an exhibition stand cost?" is the first question every exhibitor asks, and most suppliers dodge it. DISPLAYD publishes transparent package pricing instead, so you start from a number rather than a blank quote: a 2×2m kiosk from $2,800 ex GST, a 3×3m inline from $4,900, and a 9×6m island around $18,700 — design, fabrication and installation included.
The figure that matters isn't the sticker price, it's the cost per show. Because we build on the reusable BeMatrix frame system, the same structure redeploys show after show, so a stand that looks bespoke spreads its cost across years instead of going to landfill after one bump-out.
In detailThe short version
Small — 2×2m kiosk, from $2,800
A single-brand pod for a first show or a satellite presence: frame, printed graphics and install. Add a stool and a counter and you have a working stand under $3,500.
Mid — 3×3m inline, from $4,900
A 9m² corner or inline with a feature wall, lit graphics and a counter. The most common SME footprint, and the point where design choices start to move the number.
Large — 9×6m island, ~$18,700
A 54m² island with multiple walls, a raised logo or arch, meeting space and storage. Custom briefs are quoted to spec, but this is the realistic starting point.
FAQCommon questions
What's actually included in the price?
Design, fabrication, printing and on-site installation, plus dismantle. Furniture is à la carte so you only pay for what you use, and freight and venue labour are itemised separately on every quote.
Why is a custom stand more expensive?
Custom adds studio design time, bespoke joinery and one-off feature elements. The frame underneath is still modular and reusable, so the premium buys finish and impact, not disposable structure.
How do I get an exact figure?
Send us the show, the footprint and a rough brief. We'll come back with an itemised quote — design, build, freight and install — usually within a couple of days.
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